# Can Nigeria cash in on the Iran war?

https://mins.news/en/video/30009

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-23 19:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PeQQ9ZCNR4

> The war in Iran is straining global natural gas markets and may give Nigeria an opening to strengthen its position as a major supplier. Petroleum Resources Minister of State Ekperikpe Ekpo discusses plans for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, saying Nigeria aims to attract investment, increase production and expand LNG exports to meet rising international demand, especially in Europe.

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